Precious
Not many films out there have the power to touch you deeply and affect you so greatly that you walk away feeling like life will never be the same again.
Precious is the story of an illiterate, obese, abused teenage girl living in Harlem in the 80's. Raped since she was 3 by her own father, Precious has 2 of his children and is severely beaten down and physically abused by her neurotic and insecure unemployed mother who depends on her for welfare, but hates her guts. When she gets pregnant the second time, her school discharges her and suggests she attend an 'alternative' institution. There, she is inspired by a teacher who teaches her to read, write and express herself. With her newfound self-confidence she is able to find strength within to leave the abuse she suffers at her mother's hand.
These things do happen. These things are real. These things make me feel like crying forever and I wonder if such adaptations do help victims of such situations.
This knowledge. It is Precious.
I sure hope it does help.
Watch the trailer here.
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Wandering Eye
March 4th, 2010 - 22:22
you know, it’s truth out there that makes me hesitate before watching films like this or even reading books. I’m not even brave enough to watch it…recently I’ve been reading Anne Frank’s diary and I’m totally torn apart. I understand when you said “These things make me feel like crying forever…” and it’s being aware of things like this happening/happened that made me count my blessings and realized that my problems are nothing at all.
thanks for sharing, Janice.
March 5th, 2010 - 18:11
Hi Janice, it reminds me of the Austrian girl who was kept in the cellar and raped by her own father for years…sigh. Is it showing in SG yet? thanks…
March 6th, 2010 - 15:49
I’m not sure – watched it on the plane.
March 6th, 2010 - 13:07
Is this film out in the cinemas?
Love the trailer, thanks for sharing janice
March 6th, 2010 - 15:50
I have a feeling it’s over as I caught it on the plane.
March 7th, 2010 - 02:59
Hey Janice, thanks for sharing. I have seen the trailer last year and was looking forward to the screening of the movie in Asia.
Based on the review over here, it says it will be screened in Singapore on 25 Feb. But don’t see it on Picturehouse website? D:
http://www.lifestyleasia.com/articles/entertainment_35/precious-movie_4272.htm
March 11th, 2010 - 12:45
thanks for sharing Janice! they screened it in Hong Kong for a pretty short period of time and I missed it. Guess it wasn’t too popular among us Hongkies…will definitely catch it on DVD though. i heard that Gabourey’s acting is wonderful :)
March 11th, 2010 - 15:50
That’s a shame – You must go see it!
March 19th, 2010 - 12:19
Saw this on the plane the last few days. All the bitter sweet emotions is portrayed so nicely.